Synergistic enhancement of the photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of cerium and tin-doped zinc sulfide nanoparticles

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• Cerium and tin-doped zinc sulfide nanoparticles show enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial properties, significantly improving efficacy.
• The enhancement in photocatalytic activity reached a notable increase of 45% compared to undoped nanoparticles.
• Assessment involves synthesizing novel nanoparticles and testing antibacterial effectiveness against specific bacterial strains over a set period.
• The findings suggest broader applications in environmental remediation and antimicrobial treatments, highlighting further exploration needed.